Ralston Middle School
Tel:
(402) 331-4701
Ralston Middle School serves 469 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ralston Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ralston Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ralston Middle School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ralston Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ralston Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #716 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 19% |
| Black | 8% | 7% |
| White | 51% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ralston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ralston Middle School is Ralston High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westside Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Seymour Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Seymour Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 234 students
0.2 miles
4900 S 79th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540 0.2 PK-6 234 - Omaha Ralston High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,093 student
0.8 miles
8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373 0.8 9-12 1,093 - Omaha Mockingbird Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 383 students
0.9 miles
5100 S 93rd St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6954 0.9 PK-6 383 - Omaha Wildewood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 308 students
1.0 miles
8071 Ralston Ave
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475 1.0 PK-6 308 - Omaha Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 334 students
1.1 miles
9225 Berry
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655 1.1 PK-6 334
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